Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Program aims to get teens in local workforce

Santa Rosa Press Gazette
Whoever says there aren't in demand jobs in Santa Rosa County doesn't know the mentors in the Youth Works program. The Youth Works program of Santa Rosa ...

Money flowing for jobs: Way to Work initiative provides up to $13-an-hour in ...

Philadelphia Business Journal
Chester, which put 142 youth in jobs last summer, aims to serve 150 youth and 65 adults this year. The Chester WIB, which was awarded $357500 for adults and ...

Hawaii rolls out youth employment program

Hawaii 24/7
The summer jobs are offered at federal, state and county government offices and at non-profit organizations statewide. Specifically, a minimum of $3 million ...

Friday, May 21, 2010

Governor Quinn Announces $5 Million in Grants To Train Workers in Smart Grid Technologies

Illinois Institute of Technology Receives Federal, State Awards

CHICAGO – May 12, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) will receive a total of more than $5 million to train and develop workers in smart grid technologies.

Rendell Administration Recognizes 9 Employers, Training Providers for Job ...

PR Newswire (press release)
"Pennsylvania Career and Technical Centers provide real life training that helps students obtain satisfying job placement after high school," acting ...

$1 Million Grant Funds High Demand 'Green Collar' Job Training and Placement

PR Newswire (press release)
The funding enables Civic Works to move its green jobs training operations to a dedicated building. Here it can construct improved hands-on practice areas ...

College awarded job skills grant

Corsicana Daily Sun
Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, it is a collaboration among businesses, public community and technical colleges, local Workforce Development ...